Wow! now I've definitely got to see more of that Hawthornden Castle!! 👍
@Morningdovecamp3 ай бұрын
Thanks for the very interesting video! 🇺🇸👍
@dalewakefield2924 Жыл бұрын
Brilliant funny interesting , love kindness truth freedom wisdom peace
@elizabeth103922 ай бұрын
Thanks. I would never be able to traverse that path.
@paulkane191119 күн бұрын
Not a chance old betty
@veronicaroach3667 Жыл бұрын
I'm just a Brtisih Mutt with just 1/8th Scots included, but I just love to follow these stories of rebellion & fierce battles - totally understand why you have to stand up for your lands else the powerful will happily remove you from them - it's the story of everywhere really. The scots have always seemed to me to be among the most proud of their ancient heritage ! Thank you for this great video, and a little glimpse into a piece of Scots history, that cave is amazing, how many different groups have spent time in there over thousands of years I wonder - has there been any archaeology done in that cave - Pictish symbols tell the story of one group right there as evidence - wonderful !
@ArcAudios772 жыл бұрын
Great watch it was Gentlemen, thanks & best wishes as you move forwards. Regards from East Dunbartonshire.
@fionamcgowran7814 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed that. I'm glad you showed me Wallace's Cave. I had intended on visiting it this year but after seeing that I'm not going to as i really don't like heights and steep slopes. It looks like a very interesting place, so thanks again.
@horizonLU7 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing my ancestors history. I definitely would love to sit down and have a chat to know more history on the crawford family:)
@billanderson81189 ай бұрын
Terrific video. I spent a month as a writer in residence at this magnificent castle in September 2001 (the month the Twin Towers in New York were attacked. The castle and the surrounding area have a fascinating history and there are many interesting and beautiful walks. Deer, foxes and, of course, rabbits are commonly spotted. Oddly this area doesn’t attract many tourists but it is really worth visiting.
@kathleenhoney3 жыл бұрын
that fella youre with is a fast strong walker!!!! thoroughly enjoyed it! esp in the snow!!!
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
He he thanks so much. Yes Iain is 68, I’m 48 and I struggle to keep up with him 🤣
@iandzx3 жыл бұрын
I live in Penicuik not far away been up and down the glen countless times never knew it was there
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
He he me neither bud till my mad pal Ian took me there ☺️
@patriciamoore64923 жыл бұрын
This was wonderful! Another reason I'm glad you're going to be my guide next trip.
@shelliewerner56247 ай бұрын
Amazing !!!
@Doogiereid2 жыл бұрын
Spent a few cold drunken nights in that cave with friends during a misspent youth. It's only 10 mins up the road from me. Hawthornden Castle is an interesting building for sure as well. Great video well done
@jorgeld793 жыл бұрын
I just loved it... so amazing video full of history and breathtaking places.... thank you Stephen for sharing this and give us the opportunity to see and learn about your beautiful city and country. I am looking forward to see more and more!!!
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
My pleasure!
@christinelynch66113 жыл бұрын
WOW! Thanks so much for this brilliant video and the history that goes with it. I love these little shares of our history.
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@VeritySnatch8 ай бұрын
30 years ago there was a large tree across the river you could use as a bridge and it was an easy scramble up to the cave. there are a few caves under Hawthornden castle that are barred off with iron bars. idk if you were low enough to see them
@alanbobbymcguire50996 ай бұрын
Many many years ago I attended Hawthornden primary School. In nearby Bonnyrigg.
@superten122 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video and thanks for sharing.
@highup01 Жыл бұрын
Nice to see the cave free of graffiti and litter. I have many memories as a kid exploring the area where I grew up.
@royshaw70583 жыл бұрын
AMAZING THANK YOU ******
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
gladyou enjoyed it
@lisamurray16273 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video! Funny some of the landscape reminds me of the countryside where I ride my horses in Tennessee! A few of those narrow ridges will leave you white knuckled when you’re on a horse! Ha ha. I absolutely loved the adventure into the cave. Fantastic!
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@cindyh2543 жыл бұрын
What an amazing tour! Thank you Stephen for all of these fabulous tours. Wallace Cave was amazing as was Hawthornden Castle. Ian’s shadow puppets were funny but to coffee cake I’m not so sure of 😂😂
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it
@jimmcintosh9653 жыл бұрын
Absolutely spectacular Stephen. Thanks for sharing. Jim
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
Aww thanks so much Jim. Much appreciated
@bunnyford3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing. I know I'm never going to be brave enough to go there myself lol. Great video.
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@Jessica19.803 жыл бұрын
Looove it🥰
@FATLADINAKILT3 жыл бұрын
He he thanks Melanie. Feel free to share ☺️
@Jessica19.803 жыл бұрын
@@FATLADINAKILT I will, don’t worry😉
@johnwatson4422 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video Stephen.Have you heard about the Wallaces cave in Lanark which was built 552 years after William Wallace died in 1305 the book Mentions GEORGE ROSS AND Lady Mary ROSS who had Bonnington house.probably made for tourists.MR ROSS watched the CAVE BEING BUILT THE SAME TIME A SWING BRIDGE WAS BEING BUILT 1857...BOOK..
@dujac889 ай бұрын
nice
@philosopher23102 жыл бұрын
I live in Rosewell and would love to visit Wallace's Cave and Hawthornden Castle but I don't know if the arthritic knees would cope and I wouldn't risk going on my own. Do you ever organise tours to the cave?
@FATLADINAKILT2 жыл бұрын
Hi Helen, I could take you down later in the year. I’m booked out for months in advance. I know an easy way to get in that won’t hurt your knees
@philosopher23102 жыл бұрын
@@FATLADINAKILT definitely please!! Let me know when. I'd love to go. Thank you.
@FATLADINAKILT2 жыл бұрын
@@philosopher2310 it won’t be till November. Give me a shout then and I’ll take you FOC
@philosopher23102 жыл бұрын
@@FATLADINAKILT You are an absolute star. Thank you so much. I will definitely be in touch.
@philosopher23102 жыл бұрын
@@FATLADINAKILT Hi, are you still able to take me? Thanks.
@doubledee862 жыл бұрын
Are you going to make more videos?
@charlesneilson14203 жыл бұрын
It's amazing Wallace done any fighting, he seems to be hiding in caves all over the Scotland.
@FATLADINAKILT2 жыл бұрын
Hahahaa so true Charles . Him and Rob Roy MacGregor too 🤣😂
@veronicaroach3667 Жыл бұрын
@@FATLADINAKILT Wherever there's a legend, everyone wants to claim the source of said story - happens all over - then it becomes hard to discern what is the truth ! I was assuming this video was telling me the truth, but the comments have educated me to rethink that assumption - oh well !
@ih8hertz13 ай бұрын
They even have a well in dunfermline next to the Abbey that Wallace apparently hid in 😅😅
@charlesneilson14203 жыл бұрын
Don't think Wallace was in there, it's a ice house, that side of the Glen was a foley, the garden have lots of walk ways you can still see in the winter, most of the markings were made as part of the gardens mystery. There is larger caverns under Hawthornden Castle, one was used as a pistol range.
@RFL197610 ай бұрын
Nice vid mate, never heard of this place before, feel a bit conned by being clickbaited on this vid and seeing a not that fat guy and no kilt!.... I was expecting somebody like "Fat B" out of Austin Powers ;-) I reckon you could make a funny wee no context "Short" of yer pal eating his coffee cake)
@yewtube35032 ай бұрын
That carving is neither pictish or neolithic its 20th century.
@ruthlesssavage3512 жыл бұрын
Is that a coin no it's crap
@FATLADINAKILT2 жыл бұрын
Yes I think the coin was planted there. Definitely not genuine